How do I deploy SnackBase - SQLite on Railway?

You can deploy SnackBase - SQLite on Railway by clicking the "Deploy Now" button on this page. Railway will automatically set up all the necessary services and configurations for you.

What are the system requirements?

Railway handles all the infrastructure requirements. You only need a web browser to deploy and manage your application.

Is this template free to use?

Yes, this template is free to use within your existing Railway account.

Can I customize this template?

Yes, you can fully customize this template. After deployment, you will have full control of what you've deployed in your Railway project.

How do I get support for this template?

You can get support through our community forum: snack-base-sq-lite-acfade39, or click "Get template help" for this template for more assistance.

Deploy and Host SnackBase - SQLite on Railway

SnackBase is an open-source Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) built with FastAPI, providing auto-generated REST APIs, multi-tenancy, and row-level security. It serves as a lightweight, self-hosted alternative to PocketBase and Supabase. Features include a comprehensive React admin UI, JWT authentication, enterprise OAuth/SAML, and GxP-compliant audit logging, making it perfect for secure, modern application development.

About Hosting SnackBase - SQLite

Hosting SnackBase with SQLite on Railway involves deploying a containerized FastAPI application with a persistent volume to store the database file. This setup is ideal for prototypes, internal tools, and small-to-medium applications where simplicity and low overhead are prioritized. SnackBase leverages SQLite's efficiency while providing enterprise features like RBAC and audit trails. The deployment process is fully automated via Railway, which handles the container build, environment variable management, and automatic SSL termination. By using Railway's persistent volumes, your data remains secure across deployments. The integrated React dashboard allows for seamless management of collections, users, and real-time subscriptions directly from your browser.

Common Use Cases

Rapid Prototyping: Build full-stack mobile or web applications quickly with auto-generated REST APIs and a ready-to-use admin UI.
Internal Business Tools: Create secure administrative panels and business logic layers with granular row-level security and GxP-compliant auditing.
Lightweight Backends: Deploy a self-hosted, cost-effective backend for side projects and apps that require structured data without the complexity of a full SQL server.

Dependencies for SnackBase - SQLite Hosting

Railway Volume: Required to ensure the SQLite database file (stored in /sb_data) persists across deployments and restarts.
Environment Variables: Necessary for configuring system security and initial setup:
- SNACKBASE_SECRET_KEY: Secret key for JWT token signing.
- SNACKBASE_ENCRYPTION_KEY: Secret key for sensitive data encryption.
- SNACKBASE_SUPERADMIN_EMAIL: Email for the initial superadmin account.
- SNACKBASE_SUPERADMIN_PASSWORD: Password for the initial superadmin account.

Deployment Dependencies

Implementation Details

To ensure persistence and automatic superadmin creation on Railway, configure your environment variables as follows. The superadmin account will be automatically created on startup if the variables are provided.

# Database and Persistence
SNACKBASE_DATABASE_URL=sqlite+aiosqlite:///./sb_data/snackbase.db

# Security Keys
SNACKBASE_SECRET_KEY=your-secure-random-secret
SNACKBASE_ENCRYPTION_KEY=your-secure-encryption-key

# Initial Superadmin Setup (Auto-created on startup)
SNACKBASE_SUPERADMIN_EMAIL=admin@example.com
SNACKBASE_SUPERADMIN_PASSWORD=change-me-immediately

Why Deploy SnackBase - SQLite on Railway?

Railway is a singular platform to deploy your infrastructure stack. Railway will host your infrastructure so you don't have to deal with configuration, while allowing you to vertically and horizontally scale it.

By deploying SnackBase - SQLite on Railway, you are one step closer to supporting a complete full-stack application with minimal burden. Host your servers, databases, AI agents, and more on Railway.